Development of headlights
We tend to take the basic features of today’s passenger car for granted, even though in many cases the given component or function has undergone a lot of extraordinary innovations....
Climate neutrality as a target: MAHLE produces green energy in Spain
At its Spanish plant in Montblanc near Barcelona, MAHLE has connected the group’s most powerful photovoltaic system, with a 2,200 kilowatt peak (kWp), to the grid. The 10,000 m2 enclosure...
Standard measurement cycles – how close are we to the reality?
Regardless of the type of drive, the range or consumption of vehicles is always a perennial theme and manufacturers must also indicate this during the sales process of the vehicle....
World first: Bosch and Mercedes-Benz’s driverless parking system approved for commercial use
Bosch and Mercedes-Benz have reached an important milestone on the way to automated driving: Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has approved their highly automated parking system for use in...
Dismantling the 1.6 DCi engine and checking the cylinder head [FILM].
The following instructional video from Elring shows the disassembly of components from the Renault 1.6 DCi diesel engine, which is also fitted in Mercedes-Benz cars. The video shows the step-by-step...
Tire pressure measurement
On November 1, it will be eight years since the European Union’s ECE R 64 regulation came into force, and all passenger cars manufactured after that date had to be...
Interior comfort in all conditions – blowers, resistors and control units.
The interior blower is a crucial component within the HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) system, and it’s main job is to create an air flow that passes through the heater...
British aftermarket representation – an interview with Mark Field, president of the IAAF organization
The independent car parts market needs a strong representation both on the European and local forums. In the UK, the interests of workshops, distributors and parts manufacturers are looked after...
Alternator and Starter in hybrid vehicles
Cars with hybrid drives were introduced already at the beginning of the 20th century. These were experimental units but nevertheless were able to prove that the automotive industry could expect...
The solid-state battery: solution or illusion?
When the range, capacity or charging speed of electric cars comes up in a forum, people are always talking about the future arrival of solid-state batteries, which will solve many...
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Oil and Filter Change in Haldex Clutch Using Audi TT as an Example [VIDEO]
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Clarios Invests in Altris. Development of Low-Voltage Sodium-Ion Batteries for Vehicles.
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Well-Known Manufacturer’s Oils Will Now Be Sold in Recycled Bottles
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Steinhof Follows Trends. Tow Bars for Chinese BAIC Cars Now Available.
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These Companies Have Signed an Agreement. It Concerns Tire Recycling.
